Tailored Trade Expertise
Your Independent, Geneva-Based Consultancy for Customized Training & Expertise in Trade Policy and Negotiations
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Biography
In addition to his consulting work at ExplainTrade, Dmitry Grozoubinski is the Executive Director of the Geneva Trade Platform and author of the book “Why Politicians Lie About Trade... and what you need to know about it.”
He cut his teeth as an Australian diplomat and trade negotiator, including for three years at the Permanent Mission to the World Trade Organization, where he worked on a range of issues including agriculture, aid for trade, services and trade facilitation.
Dmitry has trained hundreds of government negotiators, civil servants, and corporate officers globally on the intricacies of trade policy and the art of complex negotiations. He has been quoted on trade issues in the Financial Times, Washington Post, New York Times, the Economist and dozens of other leading publications.
As the Executive Director of the Geneva Trade Platform, Dmitry continues to contribute to the global discourse on trade, providing valuable insights and fostering a deeper understanding of the complexities of international trade and geopolitics.
Dmitry lives in Geneva, Switzerland. He holds a Bachelor of Arts in Political Science from the University of Melbourne and a Masters of Diplomacy and Trade from the Graduate School of Business at Monash University.
Details for Journalists and Producers
- Surname Pronounciation: "Groh-zoo-bin-ski"
- Preferred title: Trade Consultant and Author of 'Why Politicians Lie About Trade'
- Location: Geneva, Switzerland
- Timezone: Central European Standard Time
Why Work With ExplainTrade
Accessible Complexity
Our key point of differentiation is that we make trade policy accessible, engaging and relevant. We meet our audience where they are and find ways to make even the most difficult concepts clear.
Bespoke Offerings Every Time
Every course we deliver is individually tailored to the needs of the client, and the interests of the recipients. Our relentless focus is on relevance and on meeting the practical needs of working professionals.
Affordable and Time Sensitive
Many of our offerings are delivered in just a few hours, to large groups. This makes them highly competitive on price when compared to longer courses offered by academic and training institutes whch focus on upskilling individual staff members over the course of weeks or months.
Words from our clients
Andrew
Managing Director
"That was one of the best presentations I have heard in a very long time."
Cécile Duprez-Naudy
Director Global Public Affairs
"Dmitry has a remarkable ability to transform intricate technical knowledge into insights that are comprehensible, compelling and actionable."
Common Questions
What if I'm dissatisfied with your training?
In over five years of training delivery we have never had a dissatisfied client, and we will make every effort to maintain that streak. With that said, all ExplainTrade invoices are issued only after a training has been delivered and we will not charge clients who believe the course did not meet their expectations.
Can training sessions be recorded?
Our general policy is that sessions are not recorded except with prior-agreement, which is generally given exclusively on the understanding it will be used for current colleagues who are absent or unable to attend a session. If you are interested in collaborating to design a more permanent e-learning or video learning package for your staff now and into the future, we would be happy to assist.
Do you work with other trainers?
Yes, ExplainTrade often partners with others who brings specialized expertise and alternative perspectives. Our training courses can fit into a larger package you're putting together, and we can assist in finding specific experts on topics of interest where you would like a deep-dive.
How much do training courses typically cost?
Prices are agreed on a per-course basis, based on the duration, location and format of the content to be delivered. They range from under a thousand USD for a short and general online lecture or public speaking appearance to several thousand for longer, bespoke courses delivered in-person. Regardless, costs are a fraction of what you would pay to send even a single colleague to a comparable academic institution.
How many staff can be trained at once?
Class sizes can vary, from in-person deep-dive workshops for three specialists to hybrid or online presentations for hundreds of staff across the world.Generally, a class size of 40 or fewer is optimal to ensure interactivity and adequate time for questions.
Why Politicians
Lie About Trade
Is an accessible guide to how international trade really works, giving voters a peek behind the curtain and the tools to question those in power.
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